Heard on the Street: revitalization in Dudley Square, how foundations can help OZones succeed, and more

With Dudley Square, the city means business: Dudley Square was a vibrant commercial district before urban renewal took over the neighborhood in the 1960s. Today, Dudley Square is one of the city’s key targets for revitalization, but has also proven to be among its most challenging.

2018 Pacesetters Impact Report: The Pacesetters initiative, a partnership of large and midsized companies committed to using their collective purchasing power to create opportunities for minority-owned businesses, was launched by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce in early 2018. A recently released report summarizes their impact to date.